
  :root{
    --navy:#1B2A4A;
    --navy-dk:#111B33;
    --brass:#9C7A3F;
    --light-brass:#E0CC96;
    --white:#fff;
    --parchment:#F6F1E7;
    --cream:#F6F1E7;
    --ink:#2E2E2E;
    --gray:#6B6B6B;
    --line:#D9D2C5;
    --serif:'Source Serif 4', Cambria, Georgia, serif;
    --sans:'Source Sans 3', Calibri, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  }
  *{ box-sizing:border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
  body{
    margin:0; font-family:var(--sans); color:var(--ink); background:#fff;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  a{ color:inherit; }
  img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
  button{ font-family:inherit; }

  /* ---------- focus ---------- */
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:3px;
  }

  /* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
  .wrap{ max-width:1120px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; }
  .measure{ max-width:640px; }
  .measure-wide{ max-width:760px; }
  .eligibility-list{ max-width:760px; margin:0 0 24px; padding-left:0; list-style:none; }
  .eligibility-list li{
    position:relative; padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:10px;
    font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .eligibility-list li::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:2px; top:8px; width:7px; height:7px;
    background:var(--brass);
  }

  /* ---------- nav ---------- */
  .nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    background:rgba(17,27,51,0.96); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(156,122,63,0.35);
  }
  .nav-inner{
    max-width:1120px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    height:68px;
  }
  .brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; text-decoration:none; }
  .brand svg{ width:34px; height:34px; flex-shrink:0; }
  .brand-name{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:#fff;
    letter-spacing:0.01em; line-height:1.1;
  }
  .brand-name span{ display:block; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:400; font-size:11px; color:var(--brass); font-style:italic; }

  .tabs{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
  .tabs button{
    background:none; border:none; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    font-size:13.5px; padding:22px 10px; cursor:pointer; white-space:nowrap;
    position:relative; transition:color .15s ease;
  }
  .tabs button:hover{ color:#fff; }
  .tabs button[aria-current="true"]{ color:#fff; }
  .tabs button[aria-current="true"]::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:14px;
    height:2px; background:var(--brass);
  }
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--brass); color:#fff; border:none; padding:11px 20px;
    font-size:14px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; white-space:nowrap;
    transition:background .15s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ background:#9C7A3F; }

  .nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; color:#fff; font-size:26px; cursor:pointer; padding:4px 8px; }

  @media (max-width:1060px){
    .tabs{
      display:none; position:absolute; top:68px; left:0; right:0;
      flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; background:var(--navy-dk);
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(156,122,63,0.35);
    }
    .tabs.open{ display:flex; }
    .tabs button{ text-align:left; padding:16px 28px; }
    .tabs button[aria-current="true"]::after{ left:28px; bottom:8px; }
    .nav-cta{ display:none; }
    .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
  }

  /* ---------- panels ---------- */
  .panel{ display:none; padding-top:68px; }
  .panel.active{ display:block; animation:fadeSlide .45s ease; }
  @keyframes fadeSlide{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .panel.active{ animation:none; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative; background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
    padding:210px 28px 175px; text-align:center; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:60%;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,63,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(rgba(233,222,196,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(233,222,196,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:26px 26px, 52px 52px, 52px 52px;
    background-position:center top;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .orbit-field{
    position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width:640px; height:640px;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    animation:spin 140s linear infinite;
    opacity:0.4;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .orbit-field{ animation:none; } }
  @keyframes spin{ to{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
  .orbit-field circle{ fill:none; }

  .hero-inner{
    position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .hero-inner::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:-40px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:820px; height:calc(100% + 80px); max-width:96vw;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(17,27,51,0.85) 0%, rgba(17,27,51,0.55) 55%, rgba(17,27,51,0) 78%);
    z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-mark-wrap{ position:relative; width:84px; height:84px; margin:0 auto 28px; }
  .hero-mark{ position:relative; width:84px; height:84px; display:block; z-index:1; }
  .hero h1{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,54px);
    margin:0 0 12px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .hero .subhead{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    font-size:19px; color:var(--cream); margin:0 0 40px; text-align:center;
  }
  .hero .hook{
    font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    max-width:600px; margin:0 auto 40px;
  }
  .cta-row{ display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .btn{
    display:inline-block; padding:14px 26px; font-size:15px; font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer; border:1.5px solid transparent; text-decoration:none;
    transition:all .15s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary{ background:var(--brass); color:#fff; }
  .btn-primary:hover{ background:#9C7A3F; }
  .btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
  .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:#fff; }

  /* ---------- stat ring section (dashboard redesign) ---------- */
  .stat-section{
    background:var(--navy); padding:90px 28px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .stat-bgpattern{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,63,0.16) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:26px 26px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .stat-narrative{
    text-align:center; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 50px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size:16px; line-height:1.7;
  }
  .stat-flow{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:6px; max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .stat-arrow{ width:44px; flex-shrink:0; opacity:0.8; }
  .stat-arrow svg{ width:100%; display:block; }
  @media (max-width:880px){ .stat-arrow{ transform:rotate(90deg); width:32px; margin:4px 0; } }
  .stat-card{
    flex:1; min-width:250px; max-width:300px;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.13), rgba(255,255,255,0.045));
    border-radius:20px; padding:36px 24px 28px; text-align:center;
    position:relative; backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 40px rgba(156,122,63,0.10);
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px);
    transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  .stat-card::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:16%; right:16%; height:2px; border-radius:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass), transparent);
    opacity:0.9;
  }
  .stat-card.stat-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .stat-card:hover{ box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 50px rgba(156,122,63,0.32); transform:translateY(-3px); }
  .stat-icon{ margin-bottom:6px; }
  .stat-icon svg{ width:34px; height:34px; }
  .stat-step{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.09em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 14px;
  }
  .ring-fill{ animation:ringPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes ringPulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:1; } 50%{ opacity:0.72; } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .ring-fill{ animation:none; } }
  .stat-ring{
    position:relative; width:150px; height:150px; flex-shrink:0; margin:0 auto 20px;
  }
  .stat-ring svg{ width:100%; height:100%; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(156,122,63,0.35)); }
  .stat-ring .num{
    position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:27px; color:#fff; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  }
  .stat-card p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin:0 0 10px; text-align:center; }
  .stat-source{ font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-style:italic; }
  .stat-payoff{
    text-align:center; max-width:560px; margin:50px auto 0; color:#fff;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:19px;
  }


  .effects-section{ background:#fff; padding:90px 28px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }

  /* ---------- explore section (Home page expansion) ---------- */
  .explore-section{ background:#fff; padding:90px 28px; }
  .explore-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; margin-top:8px; }
  @media (max-width:880px){ .explore-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .explore-card{ transition:transform .2s ease; }
  .explore-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); }
  .explore-card h3{ font-size:18px; margin:18px 0 8px; }
  .explore-card p{ font-size:14.5px; }
  .explore-img{
    aspect-ratio:4/3; background:var(--parchment);
    border:1px solid var(--line); background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  }
  .pending-img{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
    border:1px dashed #C7B98F; color:var(--gray); font-size:13px; font-style:italic;
    line-height:1.5; padding:16px;
  }
  .team-spotlight{ background:#fff; padding:70px 28px 90px; text-align:center; }
  /* ---------- Why This Matters redesign ---------- */
  #panel-why{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .why-bgpattern{
    position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:620px; pointer-events:none;
    background-image:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,42,74,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:24px 24px;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  }
  .translation-block{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:40px; margin-top:36px; background:var(--parchment);
    border-left:4px solid var(--brass); padding:32px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(27,42,74,0.0);
  }
  .translation-block.why-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(156,122,63,0.08); }
  .translation-number{ flex-shrink:0; text-align:center; min-width:140px; }
  .translation-num{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:64px; color:var(--brass); line-height:1;
  }
  .translation-num span{ font-size:16px; font-weight:400; color:var(--gray); margin-left:4px; }
  .translation-label{
    font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gray); margin-top:8px;
  }
  .translation-text{ flex:1; min-width:280px; }
  .translation-text p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; text-align:left; margin:0; }

  .compare-grid{ display:flex; gap:28px; margin-top:26px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .compare-card{
    flex:1; min-width:280px; padding:30px 26px; text-align:center;
    border-top:4px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(27,42,74,0.06);
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .compare-card.why-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .compare-without{ border-top-color:var(--brass); background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(156,122,63,0.06), rgba(156,122,63,0.015)); }
  .compare-with{ border-top-color:var(--brass); background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(156,122,63,0.09), rgba(156,122,63,0.02)); }
  .compare-without:hover{ box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(156,122,63,0.14); }
  .compare-with:hover{ box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(156,122,63,0.16); }
  .compare-icon{ margin-bottom:10px; }
  .compare-icon svg{ width:40px; height:40px; }
  .compare-label{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:19px; color:var(--navy); margin:0 0 16px;
  }
  .compare-stats{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:20px; margin-bottom:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .compare-stat{ font-size:12px; color:var(--gray); max-width:110px; }
  .compare-stat span{
    display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:24px; margin-bottom:2px;
  }
  .compare-without .compare-stat span{ color:var(--brass); }
  .compare-with .compare-stat span{ color:var(--brass); }
  .compare-card p{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; text-align:left; margin:0; }

  .why-photo-band{ display:flex; gap:20px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .why-photo{
    flex:1; min-width:260px; aspect-ratio:4/3; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
    position:relative; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; border:1px solid var(--line);
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .why-photo.why-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(27,42,74,0.14); }
  .why-photo p{
    margin:0; width:100%; padding:14px 16px; font-size:13.5px; color:#fff; font-style:italic;
    background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(17,27,51,0.82), rgba(17,27,51,0));
  }
  .team-spotlight-img{
    width:100%; max-width:500px; margin:0 auto 40px; aspect-ratio:5/4;
    background-size:cover; background-position:center 20%;
    box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(27,42,74,0.16); border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .team-spotlight-img{ aspect-ratio:4/3; } }
  .safe-space{ background:var(--parchment); padding:0; }
  .safe-space-flex{ display:flex; min-height:420px; }
  @media (max-width:880px){ .safe-space-flex{ flex-direction:column; min-height:auto; } }
  .safe-space-img{ flex:1; max-width:510px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; min-height:320px; }
  .safe-space-text{ flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding:56px; }
  .safe-space-text h2{ margin-bottom:16px; }

  /* ---------- mission line + cohort emblem  ---------- */
  .cohort-emblem{ width:64px; height:auto; display:block; margin:0 auto 4px; }
  .mission-line{
    max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 8px; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
    font-size:18px; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.5; text-align:center;
  }

  /* ---------- generic section ---------- */
  .section{ padding:96px 28px; }
  .section-narrow{ padding:96px 28px; }
  .eyebrow{
    font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 14px;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }
  h2{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:30px; color:var(--navy);
    margin:0 0 22px;
  }
  h3{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:21px; color:var(--navy);
    margin:36px 0 14px;
  }
  p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 18px; max-width:720px; text-align:left; }

  blockquote{
    margin:32px 0; padding:4px 0 4px 26px; border-left:3px solid var(--brass);
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:20px; line-height:1.6;
    color:var(--navy); max-width:640px;
  }

  /* ---------- resources: provider cards ---------- */
  .provider-grid{ display:flex; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:24px 0 8px; }
  .provider-card{
    flex:1; min-width:230px; background:var(--parchment); border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:10px; padding:24px 20px; text-align:center;
  }
  .provider-avatar{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 14px;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy), #101a30); color:var(--cream);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:16px;
  }
  .provider-card h4{ margin:0 0 6px; font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--navy); font-size:17px; }
  .provider-specialty{ margin:0 0 6px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--brass); font-weight:600; }
  .provider-location{ margin:0 0 10px; font-size:13px; color:var(--gray); }
  .provider-note{ margin:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink); font-style:italic; }

  .pending{
    border:1px dashed #C7B98F; background:#FBF9F3; padding:16px 20px;
    margin:20px 0; max-width:680px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--brass);
    font-style:italic; line-height:1.6;
  }
  .pending .tag{
    display:inline-block; font-style:normal; font-weight:700; font-size:11px;
    color:#fff; background:var(--brass); padding:2px 8px; margin-right:8px;
    letter-spacing:0.03em; vertical-align:1px;
  }

  /* ---------- founder ---------- */
  .founder-wrap{ max-width:520px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }
  .founder-bio{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; }
  .founder-photo{
    width:150px; height:150px; margin:0 auto 26px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px dashed #C7B98F; background:#FBF9F3;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:12px; color:var(--brass); font-style:italic; text-align:center; padding:10px;
  }
  .founder-photo-real{
    width:170px; height:170px; margin:0 auto 26px; border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover; border:3px solid var(--parchment); box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line);
  }
  .founder-wrap h2{ margin-bottom:4px; }
  .founder-laurel{ width:150px; height:auto; display:block; margin:14px auto 10px; }
  .founder-title{ font-size:14px; color:var(--gray); margin-bottom:30px; text-align:center; }
  .founder-wrap blockquote{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:left; }

  /* ---------- tagline split ---------- */
  .split{ display:flex; gap:48px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:28px 0; }
  .split > div{ flex:1; min-width:240px; }
  .contact-split > div{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .contact-desc{ min-height:44px; }
  .contact-email{ color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap; }
  .contact-hero{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; margin:8px 0 20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .contact-hero img{ width:64px; height:64px; flex-shrink:0; }
  .contact-hero p{ margin:0; color:var(--gray); font-style:italic; max-width:520px; }
  .faq-nudge{
    background:var(--parchment); border-left:3px solid var(--brass); padding:14px 18px;
    font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 32px;
  }
  .faq-nudge a{ color:var(--brass); font-weight:600; }
  .founder-contact-last{
    margin-top:44px; padding-top:32px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
  }
  .split h3{ margin-top:0; }

  /* ---------- sponsor tiers ---------- */
  .gift-banner{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--parchment), #fff);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:56px 28px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .gift-banner-inner{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:56px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .gift-banner-art{ flex:0 0 340px; text-align:center; }
  .gift-banner-art img{ width:100%; max-width:340px; height:auto; filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 30px rgba(27,42,74,0.18)); }
  .gift-banner-copy{ flex:1; min-width:280px; }
  .gift-banner-copy h2{ margin-top:6px; }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .gift-banner-inner{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
    .gift-banner-art{ flex:0 0 auto; max-width:240px; }
    .gift-banner-copy p, .gift-banner-copy h2, .gift-banner-copy .eyebrow{ text-align:center !important; justify-content:center !important; }
  }
  .any-amount-box{
    background:var(--navy); padding:32px 36px; margin:28px 0 8px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  /* ---------- legacy giving circles ---------- */
  .legacy-section{
    position:relative; background:var(--navy); margin:40px -28px 0; padding:56px 28px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .legacy-bgpattern{
    position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
    background-image:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,63,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:26px 26px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 75%);
  }
  .legacy-inner{ position:relative; max-width:980px; margin:0 auto; }
  .circle-row{ display:flex; gap:24px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .circle-card{
    flex:1; min-width:200px; max-width:250px; text-align:center; padding:28px 18px;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
    border-radius:16px; box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .circle-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
  .circle-badge{ position:relative; width:76px; height:76px; margin:0 auto 16px; }
  .circle-badge svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
  .circle-badge span{
    position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:22px; color:#fff;
  }
  .circle-name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:17px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .circle-range{ font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height:1.5; }

  .founding-wall{
    background:var(--parchment); border:1px dashed var(--line); padding:36px 24px;
    text-align:center; margin-top:8px;
  }
  .founding-wall-placeholder{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gray); font-size:14.5px; }

  .tiers{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin:36px 0; }
  @media (max-width:880px){ .tiers{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .tier{
    border:1px solid var(--line); padding:32px 26px; background:#fff;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .tier:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(27,42,74,0.1); }
  .tier.featured{ background:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); color:#fff; }
  .tier-name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:19px; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .tier.featured .tier-name{ color:#fff; }
  .tier-price{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:28px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:16px; }
  .tier.featured .tier-price{ color:var(--brass); }
  .tier ul{ margin:0; padding-left:18px; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; }
  .tier.featured ul{ color:var(--cream); }
  .tier li{ margin-bottom:8px; }

  /* ---------- apply steps ---------- */
  .steps{ counter-reset:step; margin:32px 0; }
  .step{ display:flex; gap:20px; margin-bottom:30px; }
  .step-num{
    counter-increment:step; flex-shrink:0; width:38px; height:38px;
    border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
  }
  .step-num::before{ content:counter(step); }
  .step-body h3{ margin:0 0 6px; font-size:17px; }
  .step-body p{ margin:0; font-size:14.5px; }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  #panel-faq{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .faq-bgpattern{
    position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:340px; pointer-events:none;
    background-image:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(156,122,63,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:24px 24px;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  }
  .faq-group{ margin-bottom:48px; }
  .faq-group-title{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--navy);
  }
  .faq-group-title svg{ width:30px; height:30px; flex-shrink:0; }
  .faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .faq-q{
    width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; padding:18px 0;
    font-size:16px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  }
  .faq-q .icon{ font-size:18px; color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .2s ease; }
  .faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .icon{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .25s ease; }
  .faq-a p{ padding-bottom:18px; font-size:15px; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer{
    background:var(--navy-dk); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding:44px 28px;
    text-align:center; font-size:13px;
  }
  footer .fname{ font-family:var(--serif); color:#fff; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px; }
  footer .ftag{ color:var(--brass); font-style:italic; margin-bottom:16px; }
  footer .footer-social{ margin-top:16px; }
  footer .footer-social a{ color:var(--cream); text-decoration:none; }
  footer .footer-social a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
  footer .footer-pending{ margin-top:14px; font-size:12px; color:var(--brass); font-style:italic; }
  footer .footer-legal{ margin-top:18px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); font-size:12px; }
  footer .footer-legal a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration:underline; margin:0 4px; }
  footer .footer-legal span{ margin:0 4px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
  footer .footer-legal-note{ display:block; margin-top:4px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-style:italic; }
